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The African Great Lakes Regional Food System; the contribution of fisheries and the case of small pelagic fishes. A Discussion Paper
Type: Brief
The aim of this discussion paper is synthesis of existing policy and strategic commitments that have been made already that implicate the fisheries for small pelagic fish. The Discussion Paper also presents some historical ...
Fish Acquisition and Consumption in the African Great Lakes Region through a Food Environment Lens: A Scoping Review
Type: Journal Article
Effective actions for the fishery and aquaculture sectors to contribute toward improving nutrition rely on an understanding of the factors influencing fish intake, particularly amongst vulnerable populations. This scoping ...
Sustaining and improving the contribution small-scale fisheries make to healthy and sustainable food systems in Malawi
Type: Brief
An evidence policy brief on the contribution of small-scale fisheries to a healthy and sustainable food system in Malawi.
The future of fish in Africa: employment and investment opportunities
Type: Journal Article
One of the most pressing challenges facing food systems in Africa is ensuring availability of a healthy and sustainable diet to 2.4 billion people by 2050. The continent has struggled with development challenges, particularly ...
Innovation Platform Report Malawi: Piloting Inclusive Business and Entrepreneurial Models for Smallholder Farmers and Poor Value Chain Actors in Zambia and Malawi.
Type: Report
The innovation platform workshop under the project ‘Piloting inclusive business and entrepreneurial models for smallholder fish farmers and poor value chain actors in Zambia and Malawi’ was held on 17th to 18th October, ...
Contribution of inland fisheries to diet and growth of children in sub-Saharan Africa: A food systems approach
Type: Presentation
This presentation highlights some of the preliminary findings from the Illuminating Hidden Harvests study, relating to the contribution of inland fisheries to diet and growth of children in sub-Saharan Africa using a food ...
Nutrient-rich foods to improve diet quality in the first 1000 days of life in Malawi and Zambia: Formulation, processing and sensory evaluation
Type: Report
Malawi and Zambia, neighboring countries located in Southeastern Africa, both have populations of about 17–18 million people; however population density is drastically different (11 people per square kilometer in Zambia ...
The future of fish supply-demand in Malawi and its implications for nutrition security and poverty reduction
Type: Working Paper
Fish plays an important dietary and economic role in Malawi, providing 28% of animal protein intake. Per
capita fish consumption increased from 10.7 kg in 2016 to about 12.6 kg in 2018. The contribution of fish to
Malawi’s ...